Is there a dress code to take the MCAT?

Choose clothing you are comfortable in. It's a long test, and you'll want your attention focused exclusively on the exam, not on what you're wearing. Test your clothing in advance to ensure you are able to sit comfortably for long stretches of time.

Is there a dress code for MCAT?

Dress for Comfort: You'll be at your MCAT testing center for nearly eight hours, and you can't leave once testing begins. Wear comfortable clothing and dress in layers, so you can adjust your outfit if temperatures change throughout the day.

Can you wear a watch when taking the MCAT?

Things that are Not Allowed in the Testing Center

You should not be wearing your watch to the testing center. You are not allowed to have that. There are some kinds of jewelry or any type of jewelry that you are not supposed to wear.

What are you allowed to bring to the MCAT?

The following items are the only items allowed in the testing room during the MCAT^® exam: Photo Identification. Center-provided noteboard and marker. Center-provided storage key.

Can you wear a hat to take the MCAT?

You may not wear hats, scarves, or jewelry (outside of pre-approved religious garments). You will be provided with a noteboard for note-taking during the exam, but you may not rip, tear, or conceal any parts of it at any time, and it must remain on your desk at all times.

MCAT Dress Code

Can I drink water during MCAT?

During your scheduled breaks, you may access only food, water, and medication.

Can you wear ear plugs during MCAT?

Earplugs and/or headsets (available at the test center) to assist with noise reduction. Individual storage for medication, food, and drink (accessible during scheduled breaks) Ability to adjust monitor height and brightness (with assistance from test center staff)

Can I chew gum during MCAT?

Can you chew gum during the MCAT? Nope. You are not allowed to chew gum when you are in the physical testing room in front of the computer. You can, however, chew gum when you are on any of the three breaks.

Do you get breaks during the MCAT?

A complete list of prohibited items can be found in the MCAT Essentials. During the MCAT exam, you will have two 10-minute breaks and one 30-minute mid-exam break. During these times, know what you can and cannot access.

Can you wear jewelry in MCAT?

Choose clothes you are comfortable in. It's a long test, and you'll want your attention focused exclusively on the exam, not on what you're wearing. Any personal items, including jewelry and watches, must be removed before entering the test, so it's best not to bring them with you at all.

Can I use the bathroom during MCAT breaks?

You may also leave the testing room during the break to access food, drink, or medicines, or to use the restroom. The remaining time from a section you finished early or a skipped break will not carry over to the next section of the exam.

Do they take your phone during the MCAT?

Can I bring my phone on my MCAT test day? You can put your cellphone in the locker as long as it's turned off. But generally, leave your cellphone at home or in the car. Don't bring your phone into the testing room with you.

Can you wear sweats to the MCAT?

You don't have to be dressed in pricey or even formal clothes. You can very well do with hoodies, sweatpants or jeans. Make sure you bring a sweater or a jacket in case the testing centre is cold.

Do I need to bring pens to the MCAT?

The test center will provide you with earplugs (you can't bring your own), a key for your storage unit, a wet-erase noteboard booklet, and a marker that you can use for note taking. Do not bring any paper, pens, or pencils of your own. The exam is long, so you'll also want to bring food and drinks for break periods.

How early should I arrive to MCAT?

Plan to arrive at the testing center 30 minutes prior to the exam start time. Test center Administrators will start checking in examinees 30 minutes before your exam starts. It's best to plan and know how to get to your testing center and how long it will take.

Should I shower before MCAT?

Create an MCAT Prep Schedule

0600-0800: Wake up, perform morning activities, shower. 0800-1100: Study for the MCAT (practice questions, test reviews, or chapter readings) 1100-1300: Take a break, eat lunch.

Is it OK to fail the MCAT?

Retaking the MCAT isn't a red flag, and even three attempts may not impact your admissions decision, although we recommend performing your best on the first two tests.

Can you do well on the MCAT without studying?

A 511 on the MCAT currently corresponds to the 81st percentile, meaning that fewer than 20% of testers achieve a 511 or higher. Clearly, scoring well on the MCAT is hard if you do not study properly.

Why is the MCAT 7 hours?

The actual MCAT is over 6 hours long. But allowing times for breaks, check-in, and arriving early at the exam center, expect it to take at least 8 hours on your test day. Update for 2020 - NEW MCAT Timing: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the AAMC has temporarily shortened the MCAT to 5-hours-and-45 minutes.

Is a 500 MCAT score good?

The MCAT scale is centered so that a 500 represents the mean score. AAMC recommends that med school admission committees consider applicants near the center of the range, rather than placing the most emphasis on the higher end of the scale.

Is MCAT all multiple choice?

It is a multiple-choice, computer-based, standardized exam that is required for admission to med schools in the United States and Canada.

Can you have tissues during the MCAT?

If your wheelchair requires a height-adjustable table, please apply for accommodations so we may better serve you. Facial tissues (must be provided by the testing center). Earplugs (must be provided by the testing center).

Do you get a periodic table on the MCAT?

Is the Periodic Table Given on the MCAT? Yes, the periodic table is provided to test-takers. The AAMC administers the MCAT and acknowledges the importance of the periodic table as a foundational tool in chemistry and related disciplines.

Can you get extra time on MCAT for ADHD?

The types of accommodations that are available vary depending on the disability. For ADHD the most common testing accommodations are: Extended time (25%, 50%, or 100% extra time) Private testing room.

Do you get scratch paper on MCAT?

Will I get scratch paper to use when I take the MCAT? Scratch paper and pencils are provided at the test center.